Laurie Hugh Reams

Laurie Hugh Reams Laurie Hugh Reams, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in Tallahassee, Florida, on June 19, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. EDT, Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Lamont Baptist Church, in Lamont, Florida. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow the service at Walker Cemetery. Mr. Reams was a native and lifelong resident of Lamont. He was born October 20, 1932 to Alvis W. and Amanda Wigelsworth Reams. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1949 and was a member of the Future Farmers of America and the Tiger football team. He served his country as a member of the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1953. Laurie earned his B.S. degree in Public Administration from Florida State University in 1958 and was recognized as an Emeritus Alumnus in 2008. Mr. Reams was a retired Rural Carrier with the United States Postal Service and retired with 49 years of service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed westerns and old war movies and was a passionate Seminole fan. His one-of-a kind sense of humor was legendary. He was a member of the American Legion Post 49, National Rifle Association, National Rural Letter Carriers Association, Three Rivers Hunting Club and the National Cattlemen's Association. Laurie was a Century Pioneer Family Farmer. Mr. Reams is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carolyn Sheffield Reams of Lamont; two sons, Henry Hugh Reams (Malissa) of Dixie, Georgia and Kirk Bradley Reams of Lamont, Florida; two daughters, Patricia Reams McLeod (Joey) of Tallahassee and Laura Reams Dull (William, Jr.) of Lamont; one sister, Gladys Reams Earnest (Leland) of DeLand, Florida; his mother-in-law, Hoyt Kinsey Sheffield of Monticello; five grandchildren, William Dull, III, Amanda Dull, Devin Reams, Skylar Reams, and Hayden Reams; one great- grandchild, Aubrey Raker; and a host of other special family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Henry W. and Thomas M. Reams; his sister, Ruby Reams Campbell; a nephew, Lee Earnest; and his father-in-law, Luther R. Sheffield, Sr.